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B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump’s tariff threats

The provincial government of British Columbia will freeze hiring new public service employees due to U.S. Tariff threats, according to Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.
Brenda Bailey announced that the proposed provincial grocery rebate of $1,000 for families and $500 for individuals will not appear in the upcoming budget.
Bailey indicated that the tariffs could result in the loss of 100,000 jobs in all industries across the province.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which could escalate trade tensions.

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The Epoch Times

BC Stops Grocery Rebate Program, Pauses Hiring in Face of US Tariffs

B.C.’s finance minister has announced the government will not follow through with its election campaign promise to deliver $1,000 rebate cheques to residents, as it looks to save money in the face of U.S. tariffs. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey made the announcement on Feb. 13, saying the province is preparing for the impact of U.S. tariffs. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said in a press conference on Feb. 15 that U.S. tariffs on softwood lumber, …

9 days ago·New York, United States

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Victoria Buzz

BC government cancels promised grocery rebate due to Trump’s trade war

And there’s a freeze on hiring new Public Service employees. The post BC government cancels promised grocery rebate due to Trump’s trade war appeared first on Victoria Buzz.

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National Observer

B.C. axes $1,000 grocery rebate and reduces hiring because of tariff threats

The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public service positions to "find dollars" in its budget as it prepares for "four years of unpredictability" from the United States, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says.

9 days ago·Canada

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CTV News

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate, blames Trump’s tariff threats

The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public service positions to “find dollars” in its budget as it prepares for “four years of unpredictability” from the United States, Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says.

10 days ago·Canada

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